Northern Trust (NASDAQ:NTRS) (NASDAQ: NTRS) is a global financial services firm headquartered in Chicago that provides asset servicing, asset management and wealth management solutions to institutions, corporations and high-net-worth individuals. The company’s core businesses include custody and fund administration, investment operations outsourcing, trust and fiduciary services, private banking, and retirement and defined contribution plan services.
Northern Trust’s product and service offerings span custody and fund accounting, portfolio and performance analytics, securities lending, cash management and foreign exchange, as well as discretionary and non-discretionary investment management. It also offers technology-enabled solutions such as risk and compliance reporting, middle- and back-office outsourcing, and tailored client reporting for institutional investors and asset managers.
Founded in 1889 and based in Chicago, Northern Trust has grown into an international custodian and wealth manager with operations across North America, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. The firm serves a broad client base that includes pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, insurance companies, asset managers and affluent individuals and families.
Northern Trust is governed by an executive leadership team and a board of directors that oversee its strategy, risk management and client service delivery. The company emphasizes long-term client relationships, operational reliability and technology investments as central elements of its competitive position in global financial services.
